Glencoe death, man identified

POLICE in Lochaber have confirmed the man who died in Glencoe on Wednesday August 2 was Stuart Thomson, 54, of Bathgate, West Lothian.

Mr Thomson died after falling in Clachaig Gully on Aonach Eagach. Police were alerted at 1.19pm by members of the public and Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team attended the scene.

Inspector Isla Campbell said: ‘Our thoughts are with Mr Thomson’s friends and family at this sad time. There are no suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal as is standard.’